whenever i read books like this i always have to do a googling to find out more about American agencies and what and why they either work together or they dont. this isnt a problem because i find it so interesting when i go through a book and it leaves me with a bit more knowledge.
this book felt very authentic. like we were almost reading a real crime because the details and realness to it felt well fleshed out. its a good book for working through the crime, to searching for missing persons identification and then all that comes next. and when there appears to be more at play than just the first body found it takes on a whole new thrill to reveal what happening. but again there is nothing shoved in your face or twisty for the sake of it, it simply felt like we really were following a relatable journey of discovery and reveals until the end.
i do think i want to read the first book as its feels like these are characters that you will want to get to know and follow throughout the series. i didnt feel like i couldnt keep up though. but this is only a good thing as i love a good series to follow so it looks like ive found a new one.

The second in the series and I feel I would have benefitted from reading the first one. A good and twisted storyline linked to the two anthropologists but a lot of American acronyms to contend with

Those who read the first book will be pleased to see that the characters of Jayne and Steelie have been rounded out a bit more but don't worry If you didn't- this will be fine as a standalone. The pair, forensic anthropologists are working against time to find a serial killer. It's a familiar plot element but the characters are good and it does twist around a bit. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A good read.

Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC copy of this book.
I will be honest I struggled with this book as it was the second one in a series and without having read the first one, some of this book did not make sense to me. It may have been that I had not read the first book, but I found the number of characters a struggle to keep up with. I also found the plot and story line difficult to follow as it jumped from scene to scene and had a variety of different plots that seemed to come out of no where.
The writer was clearly very knowledgeable and this was apparent in her writing, which made it easier to read this book.
I would definitely recommend reading the first book before this one.

This is the second book in the series and I had not read the first one but I was able to enjoy the book nevertheless. Set in LA Steele and Jane are Forensic Anthropologists and a body has been dug up on a Campus then another is found, multiple agencies get involved now all working together. There are some interesting characters good twists ,a good read .Thankyou to NetGalley for my ARC.

I did enjoy this book, but because I didn’t read book 1 I felt like I was missing out on some parts of the story.
I did enjoy what I read and I would carry on.

Definitely going to reread this after I’ve read book 1.

My first Clea Koff novel but definitely not my last. Packed with secrets and lies. Lots of great tension kept me totally engaged.
Thank you NetGalley, Clea Koff and Avon Books for the opportunity to read and review this book.

First novel I've read by this author and whilst I probably would have benefited from knowing the earlier ones, I still really enjoyed it.
Well written, good pace with an interesting plot.

Jayne and Steelie run a Nonprofit Agency looking for missing persons in L.A, identifying bodies and giving families closure where possible, working with other agencies such as local police departments and the FBI where necessary.
In their thirties, their private lives give a lighter relief to the darker elements of the story of bodies being found and a killer on the loose. I found it both interesting and suspenseful. Only when I finished it did I realize that it was the second in a series which I intend to rectify!

I enjoyed this book, but there was nothing that stood out in it particularly for me. It felt like a fairly run of the mill police procedural with quite a lot of filler, but I did like the characters and would try other books in this series!

I really like this series because it’s a bit different than the typical crime thriller and protagonist. Especially considering it’s written by an actual forensic anthropologist (which sounds like all of my childhood Indiana Jones dreams come true!) Yes, I’m aware that there is also Kathy Reichs. I’m just saying that this series is a unique take on forensic anthropology seeing as it pertains to not just the crime aspect, but the identification of missing and unidentified people as a regular goal. I really enjoyed the banter between all of the characters, although Jayne’s relationship paranoia was a bit questionable at times. Overall though, the story was really engaging and I did enjoy reading it. I did know who the killer was as soon as their character appeared in the story, but I think it’s only because I’m incredibly cynical! A great read and I’m looking forward to book 3!

Huge thanks to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for sending me this ARC for review! All of my reviews are given honestly!

Great characters good storyline. Hooked from the first chapter. Thanks for letting me review. Would continue the series

This is the second book I have read featuring hall and Lander by clea koff. I absolutely reccomend that you try these books. They are very well written and I'm certain this will do well in the bookshops.

Solid plot, complex mystery, interesting cast of investigators, all co,bine into a fast paced and engaging mystery. You will root for the good guys and nail bite as they trail the bad guy! Great for mystery fans!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | A Fascinating Forensic Thriller

Going into Deadly Evidence, I didn’t realize it was the second book in the series, and I definitely wish I had read the first one beforehand. While the story stands on its own, I feel like I would have enjoyed it more with the full background.

That said, Clea Koff’s expertise in forensic anthropology shines through every page. You can tell she’s highly educated in the field, and it adds an authenticity that makes the investigative aspects feel incredibly real. The story is compelling, and the details are both fascinating and chilling.

If you’re interested in forensic thrillers, I’d recommend starting with book one, but either way, this is a solid read that delivers on suspense and realism.

This is the second Jayne and Steelie that I have read. I found this one to be a bit heavy going. There were times the story focused on Jayne’s relationship with Scott which was fine and then other times when it was all about the case. The procedural bits were interesting and well written.

I haven’t read the first book in this series, but this works well as a standalone. It’s an entertaining murder mystery. Not really a thriller, but there’s enough action to keep the pace moving and I liked the two central characters, Lander and Hall who work well together and are dire to the story. It’s set in America and with various police and other agencies involved, it’s a bit of a mixed police procedural too. After a body is discovered, it becomes clear that there’s more going on than first thought. There are twists and turns and it kept my attention throughout, so an enjoyable escapist read.

As others have already said, it's better if you read the first book in the series so that you are already prepped with the characters. I hadn't and did feel at times the I was missing something. The story starts with the discovery of a body and the subsequent identification which later leads to the search for a second one. As it's set in America the procedures and agencies involved are different than in the UK so a bit difficult to get into at times. Its a good read with some suspense involved but I was disappointed in what seemed like a hurried ending to tie up all the loose ends. I would try another book by this author as I enjoyed the writing style

Not familiar with this author and this is part of a series. The book is set in LA and reads like an episode of any American tv detective series. Multiple agencies involved, falling over each other’s procedures. Steelie and Jayne come over as the ‘heart’ that’s needed in solving a crime. They look after everyone else’s emotions while helping to solve the murders. A decent enough story but a bit too gung ho for me.

Took a while to get into this but that's because it's part of a series and I started on book 2. Excellently written though and quite dark reading. I'm going back yo read the first.